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Patent GB-190103902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-friction Roller Bearings.
Inventor: HOLT JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-23
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 3902. Holt, J. Feb. 23. Roller bearings.-A bearing, consisting of a series of sets of rollers, is arranged so that the axes of one set of rollers do not coincide with the axes of an adjoining set. The rollers a are mounted in a cage g, made up of plates g<2> connected together by rivets and distance-pieces and enclosed between a block h and the shaft i. The block h and the plates g<2> are each made in two parts, for convenience in fitting. Each pair of plates is provided with slots g<1> to receive the axes a<2> of the rollers or trunnions formed integral with the rollers. The rollers are free to slide radially, thereby adjusting themselves to the working position. The plates are so arranged that the lines of contact of the rollers and the shafts are stepped in the direction of the shaft. Each roller may be caged within a separate housing. The arrangement may be applied to bearings in which the shaft and the block are rotating elements, or in which the shaft is fixed and the block element rotates.
Patent GB-190105850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Selvage Motions of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: MYERS ROCHESTER
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 5850. Myers, R., Myers, J., and Whittaker, J. March 20. Looms, forming selvages in; shedding-motions.- The healds A for use in forming selvages are connected to the ends of tapes or straps B, C, the lower of which C are secured to collars F fixed to a cross-shaft G. The upper straps, or tapes, pass over pulleys D, mounted on fixed brackets E. One end of a strap H<1> is secured to a collar H, on the shaft G, and the opposite end supports a forked casting J, which carries a pulley J<1>. Hooked wires engage with the treadle-levers of the under motion of the loom, which may be a sateen or similar loom, and are connected to straps, cords, or chains K passing over the pulleys. Return movements of the healds are effected by means of a spring M. A similar arrangement may be fitted to a cross-rod or Bradford loom. In this case, the shaft corresponding to the shaft G, Fig. 1, is extended beyond the side of the loom, and this extended part carries a collar to which are attached strap and spring connections similar to those shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190109843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Thin Partition Walls between Rooms in Houses and Buildings
Inventor: THOMPSON JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1901-05-13
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 9843. Thompson, J. J. May 13. Grant of Patent refused. Partitions.-Partition walls are constructed of porous earthenware or other tongued-and-grooved slabs A erected between horizontal wires C fixed to the walls or vertical metal rods. The wires fit in grooves B in the slabs, and are covered by the tongues E.
Patent GB-190115153-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Dehydrating Hydrous Compounds.
Inventor: CUMMER ALBERT EDWIN
Filed: 1901-07-25
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 15,153. Cummer, A. E. July 25. Calcining-kilns.-Relates to a process for dehydrating or calcining hydrous compounds such as gypsum in the production of "plaster." One form of apparatus is shown in plan in Fig. 1. To prevent overheating, the material is given a short heating in a kiln and the dehydration is completed, by the "resident heat" of the material, in separate chambers or in the open air. The material is passed through the crusher A, then raised by the elevator B on to the sieve C and auxiliary crusher E and is then raised into a hopper G, from which it is discharged into the rotary kiln I surrounded by a heating-furnace J. After being heated and partially dehydrated in the kiln, the material is discharged, and is raised by the elevator L into one of the receptacles M, which are used in rotation. The material may be cooled in the receptacle by passing a stream of compressed air through it.
Patent GB-190115526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Separation of Minerals by the Selective Action of Oils and like Substances.
Inventor: ELMORE ALEXANDER STANLEY
Filed: 1901-07-31
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 15,526. Elmore, A. S. July 31. Drawings to Specification. Sulphur is separated from oil which has been used in treating ores by heating the mixture. The sulphur settles down, and may be further freed from the oil by melting.
Patent GB-190116313-A (GB)
Title: Improved Artificial Ear Drum and Inserter
Inventor: GODDON GEORGE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-08-14
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 16,313. Goddon, G. A. Aug. 14. Ear appliances.-An artificial ear-drum is formed of a disc of thin woven silk or cotton, membranous tissue, &c. A cord is attached centrally to the disc, both cord and disc being coated with a mixture of wax and oil. The disc is inserted in the ear by means of a tube, as shown in Fig. 4, the cord being left in the ear after the removal of the tube.
Patent GB-190201000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Door Locks.
Inventor: ZUPPINGER PAUL HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-01-14
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 1000. Z³ppinger, P. H. Jan. 14. Locks, key.-Relates to reversible, right and left handed, locks for doors. Fig. 1 shows a lefthanded lock. The bolt c is formed on both sides with key-notches f, and is provided with a stud k, adapted to engage one of two recesses h, i in a slot in the tumbler g, according to whether the bolt is in the retracted or shot position. The tumbler is pivoted upon the guide-pin e of the bolt. Two key-pins n are provided, and are placed symmetrically on either side of the bolt. The cover plate l is provided with a keyhole adapted to register with one of the pins n. When the lock is to be reversed, the plate l and tumbler g are turned through 180‹, about the line A-B, so as to bring the plate l into register with the other pin n. The pin n not in use is used as a stop for the tumbler spring p. Fig. 8 shows the invention applied to a look, which may be used as a latch. The bolt c<1>, which is controlled by a spring r<1>, is formed on both sides with a pair of key notches f<1>, f<2>, and has a stud adapted to engage a notch in an elongated slot i<1> in the tumbler g'. A nut s<1>, provided with a handle, has two horns t<1>, t<2> adapted to engage lugs u<1>, u<2> on the bolt, according to whether the nut is located in the opening x<2> or x<1>. The bolt, when used as a latch, may be retracted by the handle or by the engagement of the key with the notch f of the bolt. In locking, the bolt is shot further forwards by the engagement of the key with the notch f<1>, and, in this position, the stud on the bolt engages the notch in the tumbler slot, and the lug u<1> or u<2> comes over the operating horn and prevents movement of the handle. The horn on the nut s<1>, which is not in use, is employed to carry a controlling-spring v<1>, and the spring p<1> of the tumbler comes against one of the lugs u<1>, u<2>. In reversing the lock, the cover plate is turned so that the keyhole registers with the other key-pin n<1>, the tumbler g<1> and nut s<1> are reversed in position, the spring r<1> is taken off the stud y<1> and placed on the stud y<2>, and the spring v<1> is transferred to the other horn.
Patent GB-190209285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machine Guns
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-04-22
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 9285. Boult, A. J., [Victor P. Deknight Gun Co.]. April 22. Machine guns.-The gun is shown in vertical section, the breech being shown closed in Fig. 19 and open in Fig. 20. As the powder gases pass down the barrel C they escape by a lateral opening c to a cylinder D, where they act upon the piston E<1> and drive it backwards. The piston E' is connected to a sliding piece or actuator G. During the backward movement of the actuator, its projecting part g' first depresses the locking-lever L on the breech-block so as to unlock it, and then the projecting part g<4> of the actuator engages with the part m' of the breech-block M, and carries the breech-block rearwards. The spring K<2> is compressed during the recoil of the actuator, and supplies the power for returning the actuator, and thereby closing and looking the breech-block. For single-shot firing, the actuator is retained by the trigger I at the end of each recoil, and, upon being released, it loads the gun and discharges the cartridge by the final forward movement of the projection g<4>. For continuous firing, the trigger is pulled and held back. The cartridges are fed to the gun upon a belt which receives a step-by-step feed from the [slide P, which receives its motion from the actuator. Each time the actuator is driven back a projection g<5> upon it withdraws a cartridge from the belt, and brings it beneath the forward end of the depressing-lever O, and the latter is subsequently operated by the breech-bolt in its final rearward movement, thereby bringing down the cartridge into line with the barrel. An expansion chamber F receives the powder gases and exhausts them into the air. A water jacket B is provided to the barrel C and cylinder D. The cartridge withdrawer g<5> may be arranged to act upon the front end of the cartridge. The trigger I may be replaced by a pivoted sear which is automatically tripped by the actuator. A laterallyacting screw is provided for locking the firing-pin in "safe" position.
Patent GB-190211624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches for Transmitting Power.
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL HOLROYD
Filed: 1902-05-21
Granted: 1903-06-20
Abstract: 11,624. Smith, M. H. May 21. Motor road vehicles.-A friction clutch is so arranged that the frictional losses due to end thrust are obviated. Fig. 2 shows a clutch suitable for a motor car &c. A driving-disc is secured to the power shaft P, the disc i, in the form illustrated, being secured to the flywheel. Two conical driven discs k, l are arranged so that they are brought by a spring into contact with the conical rim j of the disc i. The bosses n, m of these driven discs are secured to the driven shaft D by a feather &c. o so that they can slide longitudinally. The spring for bringing the discs k, l into contact with the rim j may encircle the boss m, or a number of springs r may be arranged between the discs. Each spring r is inserted through a hole in the disc k and takes on to a seat s on the disc l, the hole in the disc k being closed by a plate t, provided with lugs which are turned to lie behind lugs on the disc to secure the plate in position. Suitable means are employed for bringing the driven discs out of engagement with the driving- disc. Such means may consist of cam-shaped rings z, z<1> interposed between a shoulder x on the boss n and a collar y on the boss m, ball bearings being interposed between the rings and the collar and shoulder. One of the rings z is anchored and the other ring z<1> may be turned by means of a lever 3 and suitable connections. Owing to the shape of the rings, the collar shoulder may be separated by moving the ring z<1> so as to bring the discs k, l out of engagement with the disc j. By continued movement of the ring z<1>, the disc k may be forced into engagement with a stationary disc 4, which acts as a brake for retarding the motion of the shaft D. According to the Provisional Specification, the clutch may be employed in connection with loose pulleys, the pulley forming part of one of the driven discs; the driven discs may be brought out of engagement with the driver disc by means of wedge-shaped rollers inserted between the outer edges of the discs.
Patent GB-190219021-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Preventing the Smoking of Locomotive and other Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: VOIGT GUSTAV
Filed: 1902-08-29
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 19,021. Voigt, G., Pontz, C., and Goossens J. Aug. 29. Locomotives.-In order to prevent smoking in a locomotive or other boiler furnace, directly after firing, or when the engine is standing, a partial vacuum is produced below the grate. By the use of this arrangement, also, the engine pistons are prevented from drawing smoke when the engine is running without steam, and with the valve gear reversed. A chamber t surrounding the nozzle of t h e exhaust blast pipe a in the smoke - box, and communicating by pipes connected at d with the ashpan, is brought under the action of a live - steam blast pipe b, by raising a cap g, forming its upper part, over the blast pipe b as shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 4 shows the chamber with the cap in its lowest position clear of the blast pipe b. The cap is raised and lowered by the toggle-mechanism h, m, n, the rod h being operated from the footplate.
Patent GB-190219847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Spreading Moisture.
Inventor: BELL JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-09-11
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 19,847. Bell, J., and Hodgson, J. Sept. 11. Cooling air and laying dust in mines.-A diffusing- nozzle E is supplied with air and water from a reservoir, or separate sources of water and compressed air. The reservoir is provided with outlets a<1>, a<2> for air and water, respectively, and a pump B forces air through the tube b into the reservoir. The outlet a<2> may either be at the top with a tube running down to the bottom or fixed near the bottom. The tubes e, e<1> of the nozzle E are connected to the water and air supplies respectively. Each tube enters into a chamber F and a tube e<2> with a fine aperture e<3>, opposite to the delivery aperture g in the cap G, is fitted on to the air-supplying tube e<1>. A deflector plate H may be fitted outside the aperture g to diffuse the moisture further.
Patent GB-190222641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shells for Ordnance
Filed: 1902-10-17
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 22,641. Abel, C. D., [Rheinische Metallwaren und Maschinenfabrik]. Oct. 17. Projectiles, ordnance.-The outer casing a is provided with a lining b, within which the bursting-charge is contained. The lining b is grooved longitudinally at c, and circumferentially at d, to regulate the size of the fragments. The lining b may be built up of a number of rings placed end to end or one within the other. It may have internal longitudinal grooves as well as external ones, and the casing a may have longitudinal ribs engaging with the grooves in the lining.
Patent GB-190223901-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cover for Hydro-extractors and other Centrifugal Machines
Inventor: WOOD RICHARD
Filed: 1902-11-01
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 23,901. Wood, R. Nov. 1. Hydroextractors &c.-Covers for hydro - extractors and the like are made of a cylindrical box shape and in two sections b, c, which are pivoted together at the centre e so that one section can turn freely upon or within the other. In the accompanying Figure, b is the movable section. Handles d are provided to facilitate opening and closing. The section c is attached by its lower edge to a metal ring f on the top of the hydro-extractor.
Patent GB-190304679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators for use in Buildings Rooms and the like
Inventor: SLACK WILLIAM FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-02-27
Granted: 1903-12-31
Abstract: 4679. Slack, W. F. Feb. 27. Ventilators; louvred and baffle-plate apparatus.- Relates to ventilators which are fixed in slots in the lower sashes of windows, and consists of a sliding box, the top 11 and bottom 12 of which are made of perforated zinc, and the side and front 15 of plain metal. The box is provided with perforated sloping deflecting-plates 16, 17, 18, and a plain metal deflecting-plate 19. Inside the slot is fixed a box 5, closed at the front and sides, but perforated at the top and bottom. The sliding box can be drawn out and retained in any position by the notched bar 20. The outside of the slot is covered by a perforated plate 3, the whole being protected from rain by the spring shutter 26, which is closed by the upper sash when the window is raised. Plates 24, 25 are provided to direct the entering air currents.
Patent GB-190305307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coffee Making Machines.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1903-03-06
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 5307. Mills, B. J. B., [Sternau & Co., S.]. March 6. Coffee-making apparatus.-The stand has a lamp ring 4, which carries a lamp 6 of any suitable construction. The receptacle 8 rests on ribs 7, so that an air space is formed between it and the stand, which prevents the stand from becoming unduly hot. The receptacle has lugs 10 upon it as shown in Fig. 2, which pass through openings in the top of the stand and lock the receptacle when it is turned slightly. The upper end of the receptacle receives the metal coffee holder 14 ; this has a perforated bottom, from the centre of which rises the sleeve 17 to which is attached the deflector 19 so shaped as to spread the boiling water and prevent it from dropping back into the tube 21, which is entirely open so as to offer no resistance to the flow of the water. Water enters the space enclosed by the hollow funnel 22 through the tube 23. The shoulder 24 on the tube 21 holds the funnel in position, and stops water from rising between the sleeve and the tube. The glass globe 25 fits into the coffee holder, and is closed by the metallic cover 26. In operation, the globe 25 and the coffee holder 14 are removed, water is poured in, and the holder supplied with sufficient coffee and replaced together with the globe. The lamp is then lighted, and the water boiled. The boiling water is projected upwards through the tube 21 in rapidly-recurring pulsations, and is uniformly distributed over the coffee by the deflector, and, having percolated through it and extracted the soluble ingredients, returns to the receptacle 8, and is there concentrated to the required degree.
Patent GB-190306367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Apparatus for Electrically Propelled Railway and Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: NEWELL FRANK CLARENCE
Filed: 1903-03-19
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 6367. Newell, F. C. March 29, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles. - Relates to electric braking systems for electrically-propelled railway and tramway vehicles, and consists in connecting the braking- switch with the running- controller so that it cannot be operated except when the running-con. troller is in the zero position. Sparking at the brake switch is thus prevented. Fig. 1 shows a diagram of an arrangement having a series parallel controller 100, a reversing-switch 101, and a brake switch 102, in connection with which is fitted an electrically -actuated locking-device for preventing the brake switch trom being operated except when the controller 100 is in the zero position. The to king- device consists of a notched plate 111 fixed on the shaft of the brake switch, or other equivalent part, and engaged by the core or armature 109 of a solenoid or electromagnet 108 located in a shunt circuit 103. This shunt circuit is connected at one end to the line between the trolley 104 and the brake switch 102, its opposite end being connected to the terminal 105 of the line 106 at the cut-out switch 107 in the base of the running-controller. When the running-controller is moved to any of its series positions, the bars 113, 114, cross connect the contact-fingers 115, 116 so that while the main current is flowing to the motors, a small current also flows through the shunt circuit 103, by the wire 106 &c., which current energizes the electromagnet or solenoid 108 and locks the brake switch 102. When the controller is moved to one of its multiple positions, the contact bars 134, 135 cross connect the contact-fingers 115, 116 and give the shunt circuit a ground connection through the lead 137. When the controller is in its zero position, as shown in Fig. 1, the shunt circuit 103 is broken, thus leaving the brake switch free to be operated. When the brake switch is moved to the braking-position, as shown in Fig. 2, the motors are connected up to operate as generators in a local brake circuit including the brake magnet coils 150 and 151. Should the running-controller be accidentally moved from its zero position while the brake switch is in its braking- position, the shunt circuit is closed through the lead 106, contact bars, &c. and the brake switch is locked until the controller switch is returned to zero.
Patent GB-190306754-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Grinding the Rails of Railways and Tramways.
Inventor: MACGREGOR JOHN STEWART
Filed: 1903-03-24
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 6754. MacGregor, J. S. March 24. Surfacing.-In a machine for grinding the uneven surfaces of tramway and railway rails, points, &c., the emery wheel c, Fig. 1, is mounted in a fork m, adjustable laterally by a screw k in the fork b, itself adjustable vertically in the head a by a screw h. The head a is supported by forked arms f, f<1>, carrying wheels for running on the track. The emery wheel is driven by a flexible shaft n connected to an electric or other motor or rotated by hand. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the machine runs on four wheels and carries a motor p connected to emery wheels c. The machine may be moved along the track by gearing worked by the handle h<1> or by the motor p.
Patent GB-190309632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps
Inventor: CLELAND JAMES
Filed: 1903-04-29
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 9632. Cleland, J., and Stewart, J. C. April 29. Actuating l if t valves; seats. - In steam traps, the entry of steam and water to the casing K is controlled by a valve D with a flange E resting on a corrugated vessel F containing a substance which expands and contracts as the temperature varies. This vessel rests on ribs J surrounding the water outlet M. The valve seat C is adjustably screwed to the valve casing.
Patent GB-190318493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Brake Apparatus
Inventor: HEIDE HENRY CONRAD
Filed: 1903-08-27
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 18,493. Heide, H. C., [New York Air Brake Co.]. Aug. 27. Brakes.-The Figure shows a pneumatic railway brake having the ordinary triple valve fitted with an emergency apparatus. The train-pipe communicates through the passage shown with the chamber containing the triple-valve piston 1, and with the chamber 21 through the passage 33 and port 34 in the rod 20 of the piston 2, which works in the triple-valve piston. The pressure therefore is the same in the train-pipe and on both sides of the auxiliary piston 2. The piston-rod 20 actuates the spring valve 13 in the passage 11. On a sudden drop of pressure in the train-pipe, the air in the chamber 21, before it escapes through the duct 33, pushes the piston 2 forwards, thus opening the valve 13. The train-pipe air can thus enter the passage 11 and push forwards the piston 14 and escape at 15. The escape continues until, by leakage, the pressure on the opposite sides of the piston 2 is equalized. The piston 14 unseats the valve 27, allowing air from the reservoir 23 to pass through passages 29, 30 and valve 28 into the brake cylinder. For ordinary applications, the pressure in the train-pipe being reduced more slowly, the pressure on both sides of the auxiliary piston 2 remains the same, and the triple valve acts in the ordinary way, closing the port 5 and the vent passage 6, and admitting reservoir air through the valve 7 and port 8 to the brake cylinder.
Patent GB-190322123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rollers for Tobacco Rolling and Twisting Machines.
IPC: A24B11/00
Filed: 1903-10-14
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 22,123. Andrew, H. E. B., and Andrew & Son, C. H. Oct. 14. Tobacco. -Relates to the rollers, used in tobacco rolling and twisting machines, in which the segmental peripheries are adapted to slide longitudinally on the body of the revolving roller. The grooves in the segments b forming the surface of the roller are made wider than the beds a on which they slide, and a plate d is introduced into the space formed and is pressed against the bed or periphery by springs e, thereby automatically compensating for the wear that takes place, and preventing the segments of the periphery from coming loose or tilting on their beds The plate d is held longitudinally in position by guidestuds h secured to the segments and engaging in holes i formed in the plate or by its turned-up ends. The beds a and the corresponding grooves in the segments b may be made flat instead of cylindrical, thereby ensuring a more even wear between the surfaces.